Why You Should Not Worry (about the election)

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Wednesday October 29, 2008 · 10:27 AM PDT

2008/10/29 · 10:27

I'm gonna make this diary on the short side and (hopefully) sweet news for those of us beginning to voice concern about the election.

While I am concerned about the election as much as anyone (given, as Obama has said, the capacity for Dems to lose an election, particularly on the national level), fact is that we are in a very, very VERY good position as of today, 6 days before the election.

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Monday October 20, 2008 · 6:52 PM PDT

2008/10/20 · 18:52

I simply couldn't wait until November 4th. I rushed down after work today to vote for Barack Obama, on the first day of early voting in Colorado. I had to be first, or in this case, the 99th voter at my local early voting polling place.

I've waited 28 years plus for the opportunity to vote in an election for a candidate in whom I truly believed.

So in my happy moment, allow me to share my personal voting odyssey.

mcthatch

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Thursday September 04, 2008 · 7:25 PM PDT

2008/09/04 · 19:25

To my new hero:

To the man with the shaved head who just protested McCain on national television, I say thank you. Thank you for having the guts to stand up (literally) and speak the truth in front of thousands in an arena and millions across the country.

More below the fold....

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Wednesday August 27, 2008 · 6:38 PM PDT

2008/08/27 · 18:38

In the immortal words of the Flight of the Conchords...

Who likes to rock the party? Bill likes to rock the party...

mcthatch

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Sunday August 24, 2008 · 10:06 AM PDT

2008/08/24 · 10:06

As a Denver native I figured I'd list a couple choices for good, cheap-to-moderately priced food that's outside of downtown and easily accessible from the downtown area. It's my Sunday public service to the many of you that I'm sure are coming to our fair city this week.

Restaurants below the fold....

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Tuesday July 29, 2008 · 9:54 AM PDT

2008/07/29 · 09:54

From talking points memo, via Reuters.

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Thursday April 17, 2008 · 2:05 PM PDT

2008/04/17 · 14:05

In what I can describe as a blissful moment in American politics, Obama has begun today to use the reprehensible debate topics from last night to his advantage. In a speech today in North Carolina, Obama has ascended to what I can only describe as rap star levels of coolness in the face of unending assault from ABC, the rest of the media, Clinton, and McCain.

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Wednesday February 13, 2008 · 11:43 AM PST

2008/02/13 · 11:43

According to a recently released statement from the Obama website, Obama is up by 136 delegates including the recent Potomac Primaries.

Obama currently leads the pledged delegate count by 136 delegates - 1139 for Obama – 1003 for Clinton...

This is an impressive lead by itself. The report follows with some more relevant analysis of information.

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Wednesday February 06, 2008 · 1:30 PM PST

2008/02/06 · 13:30

I got this idea from another thread, but I figured I would make a short and simple goal.....let's see if we can match Hillary Clinton's personal loan of $5 million to her campaign PRE-Super Tuesday in one day. Let's show them that a bunch of regular people can win over the rich establishment candidates!

DONATE!!!!!!!!!!

Poll

175 votes Show Results

Have you donated today?

175 votes Vote Now!

Have you donated today?

Yes, for Obama

92 votes

No, but I will for Obama

60 votes

No, and I won't

16 votes

Yes, for HRC

7 votes

Hillary Clinton is not Satan

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Thursday January 24, 2008 · 11:34 AM PST

2008/01/24 · 11:34

Despite the repugnance of the recent campaigning by the Clintons, Hillary Clinton is not Satan.

Actual point to follow.......

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Tuesday May 15, 2007 · 10:41 AM PDT

2007/05/15 · 10:41

One extremely odd story from Chicago Sun-Times

May 13, 2007

A suit was filed on behalf of a 12-year-old girl who claims she suffered psychological distress when a teacher showed in class the gay-themed movie "Brokeback Mountain."

The girl, Jessica Turner, and her grandparents Kenneth and LaVerne Richardson, are seeking more than $400,000 in damages under the suit filed Friday against the Chicago Board of Education and others.

....

"According to the suit, a substitute teacher introduced herself as Ms. Buford to Jessica's class..."

"She then said, "What happens in Ms. Buford's class stays in Ms. Buford's class," the suit claims. Buford then had a student close the door, and started showing the controversial R-rated film, which features two men engaged in sex.

The suit alleges Ashburn's principal, Jewel A. Diaz, was aware that the tale of the love between two cowboys set in the West of the 1960s was being shown to the minors.

...

The suit claims Jessica continues to suffer from emotional distress caused by watching the film and is currently undergoing psychological treatment and counseling.

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Thursday May 10, 2007 · 11:25 AM PDT

2007/05/10 · 11:25

May 6 - 12 is National Teacher Appreciation Week

From NEA.org

About National Teacher Day/Teacher Appreciation Week

NEA celebrates National Teacher Day each year on Tuesday of the first full week of May. The day celebrates the outstanding work and lifelong dedication of teachers nationwide. National Teacher Day came into being through the leadership and persistence of Eleanor Roosevelt. In 1953, she persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim May 7 that year as National Teacher Day.

PTA took Roosevelt's idea and dedicated a whole week to celebrate the accomplishments of educators. PTA's annual Teacher Appreciation Week honors the dedicated men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating children. For more information, visit the Teacher Day section on NEA's Web site and www.nea.org/teacherday and the PTA Web site.

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